Experienced psychotherapist specializing in PTSD, mood and anxiety, addictions, and life balance. Past First Responder. Serving police, fire, EMS and the general public.

James Genovese holds state licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC), and is also a National Certified Counselor (NCC). He holds a Master of Arts in Community Counseling from The College of New Jersey and post-masters credits from both Monmouth University and Capella University. He is a member of Chi Sigma Iota, the academic honor society of professional counselors. Mr. Genovese has a wealth of experience in this field, as well as marketing and project management expertise from having served as an associate director of a large nonprofit organization. Prior to founding Milestone Group, he ran a successful career marketing and communications consulting business.

Mr. Genovese’s primary theoretical orientation is cognitive-behavioral (CBT) as well as client-centered. The theory behind CBT is that maladaptive behaviors originate from faulty cognitions—or self-talk—that people create for themselves in response to events in their environments. The client-centered approach involves meeting each client where they are, in a collaborative and mutually respectful relationship, and celebrating the strengths and virtues within them.

Clients find Mr. Genovese to be friendly, compassionate, spiritual, and possessing a gentle humor. He is also goal-directed and eclectic in his treatment approach, and will customize each client’s treatment plan to meet his or her specific needs.

Associations

American Counseling Association (ACA)

American Psychological Association (APA)

National Certified Counselor

Chi Sigma Iota (international honor society for counseling students, educators, and professional counselors)

Last Updated: 05/11/24